Punjab government launches health insurance scheme across the province

Punjab government launches health insurance scheme across the province

LAHORE - Punjab government launched health insurance scheme across the province.

The Punjab Specialised Healthcare Department has given approval in principle for launch of a health insurance scheme in 19 districts of the province.

The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Provincial Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid in Lahore on Sunday.

Under the scheme, she said, financial protection will be provided to low-income people.

She directed for completing the file work at the earliest to get formal approval from the provincial cabinet.